"Feed me mummy," Andrew demanded after Maddie had brought in the chicken soup she had made and set it all up on a bedside table, right beside Andrew's bed, along with a glass of the fresh juice she had made. "Sure Sweetie," Maddie said to Andrew, and then picked up the bowl, coming to sit beside him and scooping a spoon of the soup to blow on it before giving it to him. "Smells savory. Is there any soup left for Sweetie's daddy?" Jake muttered, imitating a child's voice. Both Maddie and Andrew turned to look at him, and then they both burst out laughing. "Well, there is still some soup left in a pot in the kitchen on the second floor," Maddie said when the bout of laughter ended. Jake smiled, and then started to rise. "I better go help myself then," he muttered, giving Maddie a wink before he started to make his way out of the room. Andrew had mentioned to Jake that Maddie usually made him snacks during his lunch break and that she was a really good cook. He had therefore always b
Maddie was stunned, her spoon literally dropped out of her hand, producing a clinking sound as it fell on the tiled floor. Did she just hear him right? Did he just ask her to marry him? A million thoughts started racing through her head. Yeah she had noticed that there was obviously some sparks between them but she was yet to even define their relationship. She wasn't even sure what it was she felt for him. Yeah she was attracted to him but that was it, mere attraction. She was pretty sure that it would pass overtime. She wasn't even sure if he liked her. His hot and cold actions towards her wasn't giving much away. So what was he suddenly doing proposing marriage to her out of the blue? Had he lost his freaking mind or something? "You are asking me to marry you?" Maddie asked, pointing at herself when she was addressing herself and pointing at him when she was addressing him. Jake nodded, and then went on to say, "I get it. Me asking you to marry me, it's a lot, I mean, I am Jake C
Mathew was pacing about his bedroom as he played the conversation he had overheard in the office earlier in his head. "A diamond ring? Are you planning on proposing to someone or something?" Mathew had overheard Micheal on the phone with someone as he made his way into their office with two cups of coffee in both his hands. He made his way to Micheal's table to place one of the cups, receiving a nod of gratitude from him, and then he made his way to his own table, taking his seat while taking a sip from his own cup. "What! Who?" Mathew's head turned to Micheal when he heard the excitement in his voice. It made him curious. "I know who it is!" Micheal spoke again, the excitement in his voice even more evident. Mathew's curiosity grew even more. "It is that hot lady from the picture your son sent to you, isn't it? You even took her to the ball as your date. So much for her not being in your class." When Micheal's words registered in Mathew's head, he flinched. He had noticed how
The feel of his hand as it roamed her body was so warm and smooth, running from her thighs up to the curve of her waist, and then to her navel, before it started trailing upwards to grab one of her soft buds. His touches and movements were doing wonders to her senses and compelling moans from her lips at intervals. She could feel his weight over her body, but only slightly, as he hovered on top of her.She was burning hot. Burning hot with a raw desire she had never felt before as she just laid under him. Giving him her total surrender. Letting him please her. The proof of the effect what he was doing had on her was emphasized by the wetness in between her legs. Her lips quivered in sheer delight, she arched her body more towards him. And then he stopped. She could no longer feel his touch. His hands were no longer roaming her body. The next thing she felt was his weight being lifted up from her. He was leaving?Maddie's eyes flew open. Why had he stopped? Why had he pulled away from
She was already drifting to sleep when he stepped into her room again, this time alone. She stirred awake, and tried to sit up as she saw that he was carrying a tray containing her breakfast. Even before he reached her, the aroma of Apple Oatmeal Porridge hit her nostrils. Damn! It had been years since she had this dish. Her father used to make it for her during her periods. Every damn time. She hadn't had it since she lost her father. There was a cup of smoothie beside the apple oatmeal porridge dish. She couldn't tell what was in it at first glance only that it was red and salivating. Jake dutifully placed the tray containing Maddie's breakfast on the bedside table, and then she brought the bedside table close to Maddie's bed. "Red Alert Smoothie," she finally figured out the smoothie, and then she smiled, her gaze on Jake turning loving. Both the dish and the smoothie were good for her current condition. She had noticed this about Jake, his attentiveness and thoughtfulness. Even
They all ate dinner together later that night. Jake, Andrew, Maddie and even Mathew. Not much words were spoken amongst them over dinner. The atmosphere was far from harmonious. Andrew and Maddie made very little conversations about how she was feeling as well as how he was feeling and although Andrew spoke with much enthusiasm, Maddie only engaged in the conversation halfheartedly. Mathew kept stealing glances at his sister, glances that spoke of his worry and curiousity. He decided he was going to talk to her later, after dinner, and find out what was really going on between her and Jake. He couldn't see the rock he had delivered to Jake on his sister's finger so that could either mean that Maddie had rejected Jake's proposal or Jake was yet to propose to his sister. Jake simply sat and ate, his eyes occasionally drifting to Maddie, and then he would avert his gaze from her when he caught himself. This did not go unnoticed by Mathew who was sitting directly opposite Jake and acr
Jake had received a call during dinner and he had to step out of the dining room to take it. In the living room, where he had stepped into, to take the call, he spoke in a hushed tone to the person on the other line, occasionally creasing the lines of his forehead and even the space between his eyebrows, a frown contouring his face. After almost twenty minutes had passed by, he muttered, "I understand," to the person on the other line, and then hung up. "Damn it!" a curse escaped his lips as he moved to sit by the fireplace, his hand dialling Micheal's number on his phone. "One of our investors just backed out. I suspect foul play, Stephen is at it again," Jake spoke immediately Micheal picked up. "What should we do?" Micheal asked from the other line, his voice coming out worried. "We play dirty," Jake paused, his eyes moving to his wristwatch and noting the time. "Contact Thomas. Tell him to set the plan he suggested to me recently, in motion, and with immediate effect." An
******* WARNING!!! This chapter contains light sexual content that may not be suitable for readers below 16! ******** The sexual tension in the room was intense. Jake continued to kiss Maddie with reckless abandon and Maddie was kissing him back with just as much vigour. Time seemed to have slowed down for the duo as they both just continued exploring each other's mouth, taking all the other was freely giving. Maddie felt her knees curl as Jake moved his other hand to wrap around her waist, pulling her even more closely against himself. Making her yield with need by arching her body towards him. His kisses were fierce yet gentle, making her feel light-headed, compelling soft moans from her lips, which were closed against his. Jake had never wanted anyone as badly as he wanted Maddie. Kissing her wasn't satiable enough. He wanted more. But then, he wasn't sure how much she was willing to give. Testing the waters, he let his hand, which was wrapped around her waist, slowly slip
The sun was slowly dipping below the horizon, casting a rather warm and golden hue over the serene seascape. The air was cool and soothing. The gentle sound of waves crashing against each other gave off a a soothing backdrop to the scene. Along the sandy shore, an aisle was crafted, adorned with seashells and colourful flowers. Audrey had been the one in charge of all the wedding decorations and she had done one hell of a job! The salty breeze carried with it a sense of anticipation, mingling with the laughter and chatter of everyone gathered, half of which the wedding couple didn't even know. Being the global favourite couple, people had come for their wedding from all around the globe. The place was packed full. It was a good thing that the private beach was immensely spacious. Underneath beautifully constructed bamboo arches, adorned with billowing fabrics and fresh blooming flowers, the guests were sitting in groups. A romantic melody soon started to play and the procession
The long awaited day of the trial of the state versus Linsley Conat finally came. As the masses were now actively involved in this case, Linsley Conat had been unable to bribe her way out of prison. The few people she knew in power in the judiciary system refused to help her. Her last resort, which had been to fake mental illness, had fallen apart because her son had made sure to cut her off completely from those that might be able to help her fake the reports and all the other necessary documents. Backed in a corner, helpless, all she had been able to do was wait dejectedly in her cell for the day of her trial…"All rise!"Everyone in the courtroom rose immediately as the command from the judicial assistant rang out. The judge stepped in and it was after he took his seat that he muttered a lazy, "Sit!" and everyone else in the courtroom took their respective seats.From across the courtroom, Linsley's almost lifeless eyes caught sight of her son and she gave him the most deathly st
It was all over the news the next morning being a Saturday, every news channel was airing it. Newspapers, magazines both online and in hard copy print all carried the news of the arrest of Linsley Conat. The news however didn't say under what grounds she was arrested but in the news published by Starlight Media agency, they announced that the son of Linsley Conat, Jake Conat had agreed to an exclusive interview to discuss the subject of his mother's arrest and give them all the scoop there was. The interview was scheduled for the next day being Sunday. The internet was in a frenzy. Jake got a call from the company warning him not to come because the paparazzi were everywhere. Even the security stationed far ahead at the entrance of the street leading to the mansion had called to inform him that the paparazzi were gathered there as well. Thankfully, the paparazzi couldn't get into the street because of the tight security at the entrance so they couldn't get anywhere close to the ma
It was a lot. Everything that had happened in the past couple days. It was too much revelation. She was angry, bitter, sad, frustrated, and hurt but most of all, what she felt the most was fear. The fear of losing the love she shared with Jake. The fear of losing the happiness he had brought into her life. The fear of losing the peace he had brought her. The fear of losing the complete perfect family she had envisioned. The fear of losing her brother even. It was because of this fear that she hadn't come to a decision all the while or even address the situation. Now she was ready. She knew what she had to do. Karen had ended their session with the words, "Maddie dear, don't forget that the past is past. It actually has no control whatsoever on your present or future, not unless you allow it. Your happiness does not lie in the past but in your now." Karen's words had been the final push she had needed to come to a decision… "Welcome mummy," Andrew who was in the living room rushed
Maddie had been sitting right across Karen for roughly fifteen minutes already, yet she hadn't said a word other than the greeting she had muttered to the lady when she had first stepped in. The warm smile playing on the therapist's face didn't falter, she continued waiting patiently for Maddie to speak. Drawing a sharp breath, Maddie finally opened her mouth to speak. "I umm, it's umm, complicated. I don't even know where to start." Karen's smile widened. "You can start anywhere you like Maddie. " The way Karen's office was designed, it was a modern office setting with an office table and a chair, and then across the table on the other end were two other chairs, arranged to slantingly face each other. There were a stretch of cupboards right behind the office table and chairs, at the far end of the wall, it contained drawers containing files of patients. Ahead of the office table before one got to the door or if one came from the door, were two adjacent reclining sofas. This w
"Idiot!" Linsley cursed under her breath the moment Stephanie was gone, kicking at her feet in fury, and just then her phone rang. She glanced at the caller ID and then picked the call rather hurriedly. "So, have you found that fool Harry?" she asked the person on the other line. "No we haven't. He seems to have disappeared," came the reply from the person on the other line. "Then find his f**king family fool and use them to lure him out!" She practically yelled into the phone. "Well, umm, his father and younger sister have disappeared as well. I think your son is protecting them by keeping them hidden somewhere." "Arrrgh!" Linsley screamed, tossing her phone across the wall in anger. "Incompetent fools!" she cursed, and then started to parade about the room. Her son was protecting Harry! Was he f**king insane? He had threatened to send her to jail but it had just been an empty threat, right? Well, she was beginning to think of the threat as more than just an empty threat.
Jake couldn't believe she was really in his arms. Sleeping so soundly with her face pressed against his chest. He had been on his way out to get himself a fresh cup of coffee when the knock on his door had sounded. He had immediately known it was her. So, he had quickly answered the door and alas! It had been indeed her!Even though she had not exactly voiced out her reason for being there, he had seen it playing so evidently in her eyes. But then, there had been conflicting emotions playing in her eyes too and she had almost scurried away. Thank goodness he hadn't let her! He hadn't known where the courage had come from to ask her to stay and let him cuddle her. He had almost thought she wouldn't stay or let him even as much as touch her but she had agreed. She had stayed and now she was in his arms.However, Jake didn't know whether to be pleased or not. It was almost like she was giving herself one last time to be with him, and then afterwards she would leave him for good. It wa
"You umm, you have something on your mouth," Jake's voice sounded seconds later when Maddie didn't look away like he had expected her to when their gazes first locked. His shaky voice gave away his nervousness. He wasn't lying though, she did have food particles smeared on one corner of her lips.On hearing his words, Maddie reached for a serviette piece on the table to wipe her mouth all over as Jake hadn't specifically pointed out the part of her mouth that was smeared with food particles. And she wasn't ready to ask him for specifics. As she performed this action, Jake found his eyes lowering to her lips, swallowing as he remembered how it tasted. She finished cleaning her mouth, her eyes returning to him and catching the desire playing in his eyes. Her gaze on him turned into a glare and he quickly looked away from her feeling slightly embarrassed. "Mummy, can you please pass me the ketchup?" Andrew's voice was Jake's saving grace as Maddie averted her gaze from him to her s
Jake did well to stay out of Maddie's way for the rest of the evening. Even skipping dinner. He was already content enough that she had returned to the mansion although he knew that her reason for returning was most probably because of her son. It had been evident in her face earlier when she saw him after getting out of the car. The way she had turned away from him so swiftly. He was pretty sure that if she could, she would have dug a hole and hidden herself in it right there and then. It was how much she despised him now. Well, she did have every right to. Closing his laptop, Jake rose from his chair and started to make his way out of the office study. He proceeded towards the kitchen in the second floor, opening the refrigerator to take out a foil covered plate. The plate contained the quesadilla pizza his son had given him earlier saying that Maddie and him had baked it and kept some for him. He knew that them keeping some for him was all his son and not at all Maddie's decis